Comb with large intertooth spacing

ABSTRACT

The present invention is directed to a comb for untangling curly hair. The comb includes a rigid frame extending lengthwise from a first end to a second end, the frame including a generally planar main body and its first end presenting an edge. A plurality of rigid teeth extend distally from the edge of the frame, with the plurality of teeth generally linear, aligned with one another, and generally coplanar. The intertooth spacing is configured to untangle hair while minimally disturbing styled hair. A rigid handle extend from the second end of the frame, the handle presenting a gripping surface for engaging the comb to hair.

PRIORITY

The present invention claims priority to provisional application 62/196,761, which has a filing date of Jul. 24, 2015.

BACKGROUND

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to combs, more specifically to combs which untangle hair while minimally disturbing styled hair.

Description of the Related Art

Segments of the population have naturally curly hair or have curly hair as a result of the services of a hair salon professional. Maintaining orderly, styled curls after leaving home or the hair salon can be difficult. It would be optimal to untangle the hair throughout the day as it is exposed to wind, humidity, and other conditions unfavorable to maintaining the hair style. Current combs do so poorly, contributing to separation of curls, frizz, or other disfiguration. For the above reasons, it would be advantageous to use a comb which untangles hair while minimally disturbing styled hair.

SUMMARY

The present invention is directed to a comb for untangling curly hair. The comb comprises a rigid frame extending lengthwise from a first end to a second end, the frame including a generally planar main body and its first end presenting an edge. A plurality of rigid teeth extend distally from the edge of the frame, with the plurality of teeth generally linear, aligned with one another, and generally coplanar. The intertooth spacing is configured to untangle hair while minimally disturbing styled hair. A rigid handle extend from the second end of the frame, the handle presenting a gripping surface for engaging the comb to hair.

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the invention will become better understood with reference to the following description, and accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a side perspective view of an embodiment of a comb according to the current invention;

FIG. 2 depicts a side perspective view of an embodiment of a comb according to the current invention; and

FIG. 3 depicts a top view of an embodiment of a comb according to the current invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

The present invention is directed to a comb which untangles hair while minimally disturbing styled hair in use, such as untangling curls while minimally contributing to “frizz.” Factors which have been attributed to frizzy hair include dry cuticles and static electricity. FIGS. 1-3 illustrates an embodiment of a comb 10 according to the present invention. Depicted is a comb 10 having a frame 12, teeth 14, a handle 18, and an ornamental section 20.

The frame 12 is a section extending lengthwise from a first end to a second end. In exemplary configuration, the frame 12 is rigid and includes a generally planar main body and its first end presents a generally linear edge 13. In exemplary configuration, the frame 12 is composed of the same material as the teeth 16, which will be discussed further below.

A plurality of rigid teeth 14 extend distally and outwardly from the edge 13 of the frame 12 operable to directly engage and contact the user's hair. In certain configurations, the teeth 14 extend about 0.5 inches to several inches. The teeth 14 are composed of rigid material. Further suitable compositions for the teeth 14 are those which do not remove or minimally remove moisture or facilitate static charge, are durable, and are lightweight. Representative compositions include plastics. The teeth 14 can be composed of any suitable material or combination of materials. For example, they can be composed of a moldable material, such as plastic or, in particular, polypropylene. The teeth 14 can be composed of a metal such as stainless steel. However, other suitable metals, plastics, or other materials can be used.

In exemplary configuration, the teeth 14 are generally straight or linear and aligned with one another and generally coplanar. In certain configurations, the comb 10 includes two to ten spaced apart teeth 14 extending from the frame 12. In certain configurations, four spaced apart teeth 14 extend from the frame 12. The intertooth spacing 16, that is to say the distance between adjacent teeth 16, is greater than current combs. In exemplary configuration, the intertooth spacing 16 is about one inch. In certain configurations, the intertooth spacing 16 is greater than about one centimeter. In certain configurations, the intertooth spacing 16 is greater than about one inch. In certain configurations, the intertooth spacing 16 is between about one centimeter and one inch. It is within the scope of this invention to vary the intertooth spacing 16 within a single comb 10 so that the intertooth spacing 16 16′ 16″ is not uniform, as shown in FIG. 2.

A handle 18 extends from the second end of the frame, operable to provide a gripping region for the user. The handle 18 is rigid and dimensioned for hand gripping by a user. In certain configurations, the handle 18 is about 1.5-2 inches wide. In exemplary configuration, the handle is composed of the same material as the frame 12 and teeth 14 and unitary with both the frame 12 and teeth 14.

In certain configurations, an ornamental section 20 extends from the distal end of the handle 18. The depicted ornamental section 20 includes a fleur-de-lis design.

In various configurations, the comb 10 is about six inches from the end of the ornamental section 20 to the end of the teeth 14 and about 3.5 inches wide, across the teeth.

Insofar as the description above and the accompanying drawing disclose any additional subject matter that is not within the scope of the single claim below, the inventions are not dedicated to the public and the right to file one or more applications to claim such additional inventions is reserved. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A comb for untangling hair, the comb comprising: a rigid frame extending lengthwise from a first end to a second end, the frame including a generally planar main body and its first end presenting an edge; a plurality of rigid teeth extending distally from said edge of said frame, said plurality of said teeth generally linear and aligned with one another and generally coplanar, the intertooth spacing configured to untangle hair while minimally disturbing styled hair; and a rigid handle extending from said second end of said frame, said handle presenting a gripping surface.
 2. The comb of claim 1, wherein said intertooth spacing is greater than about one centimeter.
 3. The comb of claim 2, wherein said intertooth spacing is greater than about one inch.
 4. The comb of claim 2, wherein said intertooth spacing is about one inch.
 5. The comb of claim 1, wherein said intertooth spacing is from about one centimeter to about three centimeters.
 6. The comb of claim 2, wherein said intertooth spacing is from about two centimeters to about four centimeters.
 7. The comb of claim 2, wherein said intertooth spacing varies, with a minimum intertooth spacing of about two centimeters.
 8. The comb of claim 1, wherein said plurality of teeth comprises at least three teeth.
 9. The comb of claim 1, wherein said plurality of teeth comprises four teeth.
 10. The comb of claim, further comprising an ornamental section extending from said handle.
 11. A comb for untangling hair, the comb comprising: a rigid frame extending lengthwise from a first end to a second end, the frame including a generally planar main body and its first end presenting an edge; a plurality of rigid teeth extending distally from said edge of said frame, said plurality of said teeth generally linear and aligned with one another and generally coplanar, the intertooth spacing configured to untangle hair while minimally disturbing styled hair, said intertooth spacing being greater than about two centimeters; and a rigid handle extending from said second end of said frame, said handle presenting a gripping surface.
 12. The comb of claim 11, wherein said intertooth spacing is about one inch.
 13. The comb of claim 11, wherein said intertooth spacing is from about one centimeter to about three centimeters.
 14. The comb of claim 13, wherein said intertooth spacing is from about two centimeters to about four centimeters.
 15. The comb of claim 14, wherein said plurality of teeth comprises at least three teeth.
 16. The comb of claim 15, wherein said plurality of teeth comprises four teeth.
 17. The comb of claim 14, wherein said intertooth is about one inch.
 18. The comb of claim 14, wherein said intertooth is about one inch.
 19. The comb of claim 15, wherein said intertooth spacing varies.
 20. The comb of claim 19, wherein a first intertooth spacing is about two centimeters and a second intertooth spacing is about four centimeters. 